finger food

noun

Definition of finger foodnext
as in natural food
US a piece of food that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten Waiters offered the guests finger food during the cocktail hour.

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Recent Examples of finger food An outdoor Fourth of July celebration calls for finger foods for all ages to enjoy. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 This iconic three-ingredient Spanish appetizer is an addictive finger food that's just salty and porky enough to go great with drinks. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026 Curtis Stone’s sausage rolls Infinitely craveable and a perfect game-day finger food, the sausage roll might as well be the real national dish of Australia (move over, roast lamb). — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 Importer Wilson Daniel curates a lineup of exclusive wines like Gaja, Dal Forno Romano, Biondi Santi and more to pair with appetizers and finger foods. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for finger food
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger food
  1. natural food
  2. meal
  3. cocktail
  4. serving
  5. supplies
  6. plate
Noun
  • When to Call a Pest Control Professional Cicada killers are vital to the natural food chain, but their digging can cause damage to yards, lawns, and gardens.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
  • Camp Safely - Set up camp away from dense cover and natural food sources.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of natural food
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  • After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 July 2026
  • Two wineries, one village meal and one archaeological stop in a day is enough.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of meal
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  • The cruise line also added a page for the Cosmopolitan to the menu at the ship’s 1400 Lobby Bar, given the cocktail's popularity around the time of the previous Legend’s launch.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • After a little explanation, the cocktail names usually click, building the anticipation.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of cocktail
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  • This same three-tablespoon serving of hemp seeds will also give you about 9-10 grams of protein, healthy fats like omega-3s, and fiber, Manaker said.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026
  • Additionally, cucumbers and zucchinis are very low in carbs, containing less than 4 grams of carbs per 100-gram serving.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 June 2026
Definition of serving
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  • The shipment includes emergency health kits for urgent medical care, including supplies for safe births, newborn care, disease prevention and treatment, according to the United Nations.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • At donation centers across Miami-Dade County, members of the Venezuelan community are collecting supplies for victims while anxiously waiting for news from home.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of supplies
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  • The other took place before the fifth inning when home-plate umpire Scott Barry left the game and Manny Gonzalez needed time to assemble his gear.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • With runners on second and third, in a 1-2 count, Pages extended to the outside edge of the plate to get around a slider and send it through the left side of the infield.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20food. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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